Leading Indian streamer Disney Plus Hotstar has revealed a star-studded line up for its initial foray into Telugu-language programming. The Hindi, Tamil and Telugu language entertainment industries…
, Sarath Kumar, Jagapathi Babu and Naveen Chandra headline familial infighting series “Parampara,” written by Hari Yelleti, directed by Krishna Vijay L and produced by Shobu Yarlagadda and Prasad Devineni of Arka Mediaworks Production .
Bank robbery show “9 hours,” directed by Krish, stars Tarak Ratna and Ajay; “Jhansi,” starring Anjali in the lead role, is a series about an amnesiac woman and a doting mother who unravels her true identity and confronts her dark past making her a reluctant vigilante; and “Shaitan” is a thriller written and directed by Maahi Raghav.
Sunil Rayan, president and head, Disney Plus Hotstar, said: “We have always been at the forefront of revolutionising the way content is created and consumed in India – and are delighted to continue this journey to create an unparalleled Telugu entertainment experience for our viewers. With this foray, we endeavour to take one more step towards elevating the entertainment experience for viewers across India.
Gaurav Banerjee, president and head of content at Disney Plus Hotstar, said, “Our foray in Telugu entertainment highlights an interesting time in the industry, showcasing incredible talent such as Jagapathi Babu, Sarath Kumar and many more playing never seen before roles and characters.” Nagarjuna said: “Digital streaming platforms in the country are growing their footprint and it is interesting how the platform is leveraging the Tollywood [Telugu-language industry] industry’s large fan following to bring in original productions and creative narratives. The addition of Telugu dedicated series and films on Disney Plus Hotstar is a definitive step towards democratizing entertainment for the global audience.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bob Iger Says Disney Plus Needs “More Content For More People”Disney Plus needs to make more content, and more kinds of content, to keep growing, retiring Chairman Bob Iger said. It won't be easy, given the SVOD service's squeaky clean and tightly controlled brand.
Read more »
Holiday Movies Worth Watching on Hallmark, Disney Plus and More‘Tis the season to snuggle up in your cozy PJs and stream these holiday-themed flicks.
Read more »
Disney Taps Spotify Exec Horacio Gutierrez as General CounselThe executive succeeds longtime Disney legal chief Alan Braverman, who will retire at the end of the year.
Read more »
Everything We Know About Disney+'s 'The Book of Boba Fett'The Mandalorian spin-off will soon make its streaming debut.
Read more »
Disney Hires Spotify’s Horacio Gutierrez as General Counsel and SecretaryDisney named Horacio Gutierrez, most recently Spotify’s top lawyer, as senior executive VP, general counsel and secretary. Gutierrez’s appointment is effective Feb. 1, 2022. He reports …
Read more »
Disney Names Top Spotify Executive Horacio Gutierrez As General Counsel, Replacing Alan BravermanDisney has tapped Horacio Gutierrez as senior executive VP, general counsel and secretary, succeeding longtime Disney veteran Alan Braverman who this summer announced plans to retire after nearly two decades as legal chief
Read more »